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Weather & Climate in Garden City, KS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Garden City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 2,827 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,827 ft (862 m) |
| Area | 8.8 sq mi (22.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,478/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9750°N, 100.8509°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Gray County County |
| Nearest Airport | Garden City Regional (GCK) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.3.
| Jul 15, 1992 | 19 km WNW of Schoenchen, Kansas | M3.3 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jan 21, 2020 | 12 km NNE of Rosston, Oklahoma | M2.8 | 146 km | 7 km |
| Aug 19, 2023 | Kansas | M2.6 | 149 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
688 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 3 fatalities, 93 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 30, 1972 | EF4 | 67 km | 26.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 4, 1955 | EF4 | 91 km | 72.2 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 2019 | EF3 | 94 km | 29.6 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2016 | EF3 | 72 km | 1.9 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2016 | EF3 | 67 km | 11.0 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2016 | EF3 | 82 km | 14.7 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2016 | EF3 | 75 km | 7.7 mi | 0 |
| Nov 16, 2015 | EF3 | 98 km | 51.3 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 2007 | EF3 | 69 km | 29.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 22, 1999 | EF3 | 62 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1996 | EF3 | 100 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1996 | EF3 | 46 km | 28.0 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1995 | EF3 | 11 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1995 | EF3 | 20 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1991 | EF3 | 62 km | 22.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1989 | EF3 | 90 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1974 | EF3 | 87 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1972 | EF3 | 96 km | 6.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1972 | EF3 | 75 km | 13.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1972 | EF3 | 82 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
14 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (8,750 acres, 2006).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 8,750 | 95 km |
| 2017 | HODGEMAN COUNTY | 8,518 | 89 km |
| 2011 | HASKELL COUNTY | 6,736 | 66 km |
| 2006 | HODGEMAN WEST | 4,051 | 64 km |
| 2017 | BLACK MONDAY | 3,376 | 92 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,162 | 87 km |
| 2017 | 2017-117 | 3,103 | 18 km |
| 2017 | GRASSFIRES 30617 | 1,957 | 80 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 1,473 | 95 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 1,417 | 92 km |
| 2017 | ARKALON | 1,229 | 93 km |
| 2022 | SE 226 AND SE E RD | 1,146 | 99 km |
| 2023 | ARMSTRONG | 1,128 | 52 km |
| 2016 | BARRETT | 1,101 | 95 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 0.4 in |
Garden City has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.4").